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Velasco, Texas - Wikipedia Velasco was a town in Texas, United States, that was later merged with the city of Freeport by an election conducted by eligible voters of both municipalities on February 9, 1957
Velasco, TX - TSHA Explore the rich history of Old Velasco, Texas, from its founding in 1831 to its transformation into an industrial port area Discover key events, notable figures, and the town's evolution over the years
Velasco | TX Almanac Antonio López de Santa Anna signed the treaties of Velasco on May 14, 1836 Between the Texas Revolution and the Civil War, Velasco and Quintana served as summer resorts for wealthy plantation families of the region
The History of Velasco Texas - Texas Proud Velasco, located at the mouth of the Brazos River, is one of the oldest towns in Texas In 1821, the schooner Lively brought the first of Austin’s colonists to the site, and over 25,000 settlers entered Texas at the port by the time the Texas Revolution had started in 1835
Velasco Historical Marker This marker primarily describes the Battle of Velasco, which occurred over several days in late June of 1832, and was a skirmish between Mexican troops occupying the original Fort Velasco which they had just built, and Texian militia trying to capture the fort
The Treaties of Velasco | Texas State Library On May 14, Santa Anna signed two peace treaties with interim Texas president David G Burnet The public treaty consisted of ten articles; a second, secret treaty consisted of six additional articles The secret agreement was to be carried out when the public treaty had been fulfilled
Velasco, Texas, Brazoria County. Velasco, Brazoria County, Texas, historic ghost town: history, photos, historical marker, vintage map and more
Fort Velasco Timeline Circle The first Fort Velasco was built during the Mexican Republic (1830 – 1835); the second was modified and maintained during the Texas Revolution and Republic Period (1835–1845); and the third and fourth Forts Velasco were established during the American Civil War Period (1846-1865)
Mexico and Battle of Velasco | Fort Velasco "Fortaleza de Velasco" would control all commerce entering the river from the Gulf of Mexico The fort was likely named after Luis de Velasco, who served as Spanish viceroy of Mexico from 1550 to 1564